Re: Briles v Baylor for Libel and Conspiracy
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 7:15 pm
It would likely arise in a victim's lawsuit against Baylor but with regard to the lawsuit by Briles against these Baylor principles the duty to defend will be governed by the 8 Corners Rule. ie the factual allegations specifically alleged in the Plaintiff's petition plus the specific wording of the insurance policy. Briles petition doesn't allege a cause of action for damages arising from sexual assault but rather from post termination tortious and defamatory conduct. Note a victim's petition would likely allege facts that could implicate the duty to defend but as mentioned above the policy terms may decline actual coverage for Intentional conduct-it would depend on the policy